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Bluff Park Elementary School vs. Trace Crossings Elementary School

Should you attend Bluff Park Elementary School or Trace Crossings Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bluff Park Elementary School
569 Park Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35226
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Trace Crossings Elementary School
5454 Learning Lane
Birmingham, AL 35244
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Bluff Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Trace Crossings Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Bluff Park Elementary School ranked #27 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #68 in 2019 and consistently placing in the top 20% of state public schools over the past decade.
Math proficiency was 76% in 2023, significantly higher than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 79%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 65% and 69%, well above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined slightly from 638 students in 2019 to 581 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose modestly from 18% to 18%, and the minority enrollment stood at 24%.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with 618 students and had a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023, reflecting a stable classroom size consistent with previous years.
Bluff Park Elementary maintained a graduation rate of 95% in 2023, surpassing the state average graduation rate of 88%, indicating consistent academic completion success in this Birmingham public school.
Trace Crossings Elementary School ranked #124 in Alabama in 2023, improving steadily from #1064 in 2012, placing it in the top 10% of the state's public schools and among the most improved schools.
Math proficiency was 62% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 64%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 45–49%, above the state average of 38–36%.
Enrollment rose to 758 students in 2023 from 676 in 2021, with minority enrollment at 57%; eligibility for free lunch increased to 31% in 2023 from 25% in 2021, indicating growing socioeconomic need.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with a 15:1 student–teacher ratio in 2023, maintaining a stable ratio despite enrollment growth in recent years.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
618 students
758 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bluff Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Trace Crossings Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bluff Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Trace Crossings Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bluff Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Trace Crossings Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bluff Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hoover City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Trace Crossings Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hoover City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#27 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
#124 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bluff Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Trace Crossings Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 5% in AL)
62%
(Top 10% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluff Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trace Crossings Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluff Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trace Crossings Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluff Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trace Crossings Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bluff Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Trace Crossings Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
65
Kindergarten Students
105
130
Grade 1 Students
125
123
Grade 2 Students
113
121
Grade 3 Students
99
109
Grade 4 Students
83
98
Grade 5 Students
93
112

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bluff Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bluff Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bluff Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bluff Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bluff Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Trace Crossings Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bluff Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Trace Crossings Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bluff Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Trace Crossings Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bluff Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Trace Crossings Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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